An installation in the newest location of Vancouver Circus School, the project was conceived as backdrop to the spectacular circus events. The use of standard dimensional lumber forms a playful take on the archetypal “circus tent” that houses the Circus’ office function. A long linear line of plywood makes up an array of seating and cubby storage, and a playground slide marks the entrance to the Circus School for kids only. The interior architecture creates a place to work, a place to play and a place to watch the fanciful acrobatics. “Stick Forest” forms a guardrail behind the seating area, while evoking the landscape art installation beyond. A field of yellow juggling balls fills the walls of the circus office tent, mimicking the sense of play and wonder inherent in the School itself.

About the studio

The underlining theme of the work at marianne amodio architecture studio is the creation of innovative architecture that is concise and practical, yet poetic and personal to the client. As an emerging architect, much of Marianne’s work is considered to be architectural installation, striking a balance between fanciful architecture and functional art. Marianne’s past work includes installations at the Vancouver Circus School, Tiny Eats, The Great Wall Tea Company, Cocoon Branding as well as a multitude of residential works, including the ScreenBox in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Beryl’s Kitchen in Vancouver BC and the Lindberg Gent Renovation in Vancouver BC.

Marianne holds a Masters Degree in Architecture (honours) from the University of Manitoba and has many years of Vancouver experience working for Hotson Bakker Boniface Haden Architects and Bricault Design as well as several years in Winnipeg with firms Syverson Monteyne Architecture and David Penner Architect.

Marianne is a founding board member of Architecture for Humanity Vancouver. She is a regular guest instructor at Arts Umbrella and a regular guest critic and thesis advisor at the University of British Columbia’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. She is a registered Architect with the Architectural Institute of British Columbia and a LEED accredited Professional.